Nepal Diverse School Placement Program

This program has 12 x $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available to assist students with the costs associated with this program

On this New Colombo Plan funded program you will spend 3 weeks living in Kathmandu and teaching in English medium government schools associated with the Kathmandu University.

Each student (or pair of students) will be assigned to a Nepali teacher. There will be the opportunity to undertake cultural training, observe classes, to share lesson planning with the Nepali teacher, and to take responsibility for teaching lessons. The focus of the program is on sharing approaches to teaching and learning from each other. Students will go on a one-day trip to a village school as well as a side excursion to Chitwan National Park.

Cultural activities will include visits to significant sites, yoga sessions and cooking classes.

Program itinerary

Program overview

There are 12 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available for this program for eligible Australian undergraduates

Led by: School of Education

Cost: $5800 - There are 12 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available for this program for eligible Australian undergraduates to help with the cost of this program.

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 17 Nov 2024 - 8 Dec 2024

Places: 10

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Closed

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education and the School of Education.

Relating to courses:

Bachelor of Education(K-12)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
Bachelor of Education (TAS)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Outdoor Education
Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Primary)

Academic Recognition

Students may receive the following academic recognition towards their studies:

Bachelor of Education (K-12), Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) and Bachelor of Outdoor Education students may be eligible for academic recognition towards placement hours for the community placement associated with EEB106 AND 5 days placement EPT329 or EPT436.
Bachelor of Education (TAS) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) may be eligible for academic recognition for 5 days credit in EPT241 or EPT329.
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Primary) may be eligible for academic recognition for 5 days credit in EPT445 or EPT510.
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), and Master of Teaching (Secondary) may be eligible for academic recognition for 5 days credit in EPT460.
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) may be eligible for academic recognition towards placement hours for the community placement associated with EEB106.

**All students who participate in this program are required to enrol in the International Cultural and Education Program subject (EEB310). This ensures that their participation is recorded on their transcript. It also prepares the student for the international placement. This is a 0 credit point subject and it does not attract a fee. To satisfy the requirements of the subject students are required to engage with the readings, participate fully in the program, and to submit a reflective piece to the Charles Sturt program leader outlining the learnings/understandings arising from program participation.

Financial Information

Program cost

$5800 - There are 12 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available for this program for eligible Australian undergraduates to help with the cost of this program.

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students may be eligible to apply for either:

Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payment can be made.
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant of $3000. The Mobility Program is open to Australian (Australian citizen) university undergraduates aged 18 to 28. Participation by undergraduates over 28 is permitted in some circumstances (as outlined in the 2024 Guidelines). Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payment can be made. Please contact csuglobal@csu.edu.au for an application form.

Program deposit and due date

Within two weeks of notification of successful application.

Program costs include

In-country program fee
School placement fee
In-country accommodation (twin share)
Meals
Most In country transport (for program related activities)
weekend excursions and side trips
24/7 support staff
Academic support

Program costs exclude

Charles Sturt University subject fees
Airfares
Visas (if applicable)
Passports
Immunisations and vaccinations
Travel insurance
Additional transport
Additional meals
Some sightseeing activities
Incidentals
Gratuities and souvenirs

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

Flight Itinerary*: You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
Travel Insurance*: You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return. You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
- Medical Expenses $500,000
- Repatriation Expenses $15,000
- Personal Liability $1,000,000
- 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
- COVID 19 cover
Passport: You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training
Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
Student Declaration form: This will be provided with your acceptance email.
Emergency contact form: This will be provided with your acceptance email

In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Useful links

Discover Nepal

Teaching in Nepal allowed me to understand the ways in which education is viewed both here in Australia and there. They take on the same underlying principal of education being crucial to life however the way in which it is taught and structured are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Professionally, it will help become a more caring and passionate educator. Personally, I have gained a new perspective in which I view the world.

Sarah Gilchrist, Previous Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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